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$55,919 GS-10 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
$72,695 GS-10 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
+$9,690 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for MINNEAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 20.96% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,919 $2,150.73 $26.79 +$9,690
Step 2 $57,783 $2,222.42 $27.69 +$10,013
Step 3 $59,647 $2,294.12 $28.58 +$10,336
Step 4 $61,511 $2,365.81 $29.47 +$10,659
Step 5 $63,375 $2,437.50 $30.37 +$10,982
Step 6 $65,239 $2,509.19 $31.26 +$11,305
Step 7 $67,103 $2,580.88 $32.15 +$11,628
Step 8 $68,967 $2,652.58 $33.05 +$11,951
Step 9 $70,831 $2,724.27 $33.94 +$12,274
Step 10 $72,695 $2,795.96 $34.83 +$12,597
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-10 Step 1 $55,919
  • Locality add-on +$9,690
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-10 Step 10 $72,695

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2014, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,151 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,796. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $55,919 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,695. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MINNEAPOLIS in 2014, it is 20.96%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,690 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,151 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.